At the heart of virtually every IP infrastructure and its inherent IT network is a software layer that acts like a conductor to make sure the system is working smoothly. Some call it the orchestration layer because it instructs each device to do what it needs to do and exactly when. Others see it as a network manager, ensuring that signals get delivered when they should.
At IBC 2023, Evertz is showing a range of versatile and straightforward solutions that are allowing broadcast facilities, OB trucks, venues and stadia to take advantage of the latest UHD (4K and 8K) technology, regardless of the signal type they use. The solutions also future-proof customers as the industry continues to adopt more cloud services as part of their workflow.
IP transport specialist to demonstrate new accelerated, high-capacity SMPTE ST 2110 and IPMX workflows that enable new applications, including integration with more technologies and end points.
GV Media Universe empowers users to configure and scale combined hardware/software, cloud-native workflows seamlessly anytime, anywhere and in any way you wish.
GatesAir will bring its timing and signal reference solution for broadcast and telecom facilities to IBC for the first time. The GatesAir Maxiva GNSS-PTP is a standalone 1RU solution with a sophisticated switching algorithm that assures high-precision 10MHz and 1 PPS reference signals to mission-critical components in the signal chain, including transmitters, networking, and studio equipment. Internationally, the Maxiva GNSS-PTP brings strong value to national broadcast and network operators operating headends with multiple transmitters, for example.
Cobalt Digital is introducing its new WAVE family of routers and control panels at IBC developed to accommodate virtually any application with support for signals up to 12G SDI. The routers and control panels will be presented in Cobalt’s stand alongside numerous other new products including the UltraBlue IP-MV line of IP multiviewers, Pacific ULL Decoder, and a new 20-slot High Power frame compatible with openGear. Popular units from Cobalt’s recently launched Sapphire series of ST 2110 converters will also be showcased.
Making their debut at IBC 2023, SipRadius will be presenting Coral Gateway, a secure ultra-low latency IP encoding, transport and routing gateway with WebRTC playback based on CoralOS, a military-grade secure operating system greatly optimized for high-value broadcast applications.
The latest version of Interra Systems’ AI-/ML-enabled automated QC platform, BATON 9.0, will make its debut at the IBC 2023 Show. BATON 9.0 features a brand-new engine for enhanced performance, while offering support for new checks, formats, and features. To complement these upgrades, Interra Systems’ BATON Media Player has also received performance and usability upgrades.
